Yeah, in retrospect, but the fix was in for Patrick. Turns out he didn't "take out life insurance"
It's Patrick He Took Out Life Insurance 1990 - YouTube
And the Center, (even a pseudo one like Brown) remains empty.
Schreiner's not even my kinda guy, but compared to the other three, I like his approach. He may have zero chance of winning a seat, I don't care, it's just so refreshing to hear someone point out the absurdities of Ontario politics, and as someone involved in the green energy program, I've seen what he sees and articulates so well:
Mike Schreiner discusses Green Party's vision for Ontario
I think Mike is the quintessential 'good guy'. The Greens writ large have a platform (and have many years running) that tends to better reflect a good mix of views.
Pay your own way, in real time.
Invest in a common future.
Be compassionate.
Use scare resources of all kinds wisely.
Prioritize the greatest needs first.
All that said, under the current electoral system, they are unlikely to do well.
I would be genuinely hopeful he will win Guelph, though it will be a tough fight, any other riding is remote, but if they end up w/3 or 4 seats, that will be a phenomenal outcome for them, well deserved, and it isn't completely out of the question, though highly improbable.
The NDP platform, has its share of flaws and areas w/which I disagree, but so far, among the big three, it is the most credible in terms of matching revenues to expenses (albeit still with a deficit), and does more, on balance, to provide opportunity for success to more people than the other 2 'majors'.
There are many ways in which it could be improved.
However, at the end of the day, in my riding, where there is no indication of the Greens being in contention for 2nd, and where the NDP are strong, they likely have my vote this time.
I'd love to see more and better genuine choice and an electoral system that allowed me to support my preferred choice without accidentally electing a bigoted clown. But I must live the system as it is today.